Belt game 8,937 · August 15, 1940
Boston Red Sox take the belt
Boston Red Sox beat New York Yankees 11–1 on the road to start reign 4,114 of the MLB belt, the 221st for the franchise.
New York Yankees had held it since August 9, 1940, with 5 defenses over 6 days.
Boston Red Sox held it for 5 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Cleveland Guardians on August 20, 1940.
4,114Reign number
221Team's reign
4Defenses
5Days held